Use of Clerodendrum sp. for treating tic disorders or psychiatric disorders with sensorimotor gating deficits

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of a composition made from Clerodendrum for treating tic disorder or sensorimotor gating deficits, wherein the composition is particularly made from the leaves of the plant.

1. A method for treating tic disorders comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of a  Clerodendrum inerme  extract. 
     
     
       2. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the extract comprises juice from  Clerodendrum inerme.    
     
     
       3. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the extract comprises leaf juice from  Clerodendrum inerme.    
     
     
       4. A method for treating psychiatric disorders with sensorimotor gating deficits comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of a  Clerodendrum inerme  extract. 
     
     
       5. The method of  claim 4 , wherein the extract comprises juice from  Clerodendrum inerme.    
     
     
       6. The method of  claim 4 , wherein the extract comprises leaf juice from  Clerodendrum inerme.    
     
     
       7. The method of  claim 4 , wherein the extract is obtained from the leaves of  Clerodendrum inerme  by a solvent. 
     
     
       8. The method of  claim 7 , wherein the solvent is ethanol. 
     
     
       9. The method of  claim 4 , wherein the psychiatric disorders are schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Tourette syndrome (TS), autism, or bipolar disorder. 
     
     
       10. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered orally. 
     
     
       11. The method of  claim 4 , wherein the composition is administered orally.